Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Niagara is in western New York, but the Pavilion will feel like home to the Purple Eagles tonight when they play Villanova in the Philly Hoop Group Classic.
Villanova Wildcats3 hours agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — VILLANOVA'S basketball team played its third game last night, the second one that actually counted. And, for the first time, the biggest news didn't come from a pregame news release from sports information director Mike Sheridan detailing yet another injury to one of Jay Wright's players.
Villanova Wildcats1 day agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova forward Dante Cunningham spends his time on the basketball court grabbing rebounds, setting screens, playing tough defense and scoring an occasional basket or two.
Villanova Wildcats1 day agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Morgan Robertson was scoreless in La Salle's win at Villanova on Friday, but she had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Explorers (2-0) to a 71-57 victory over Long Island yesterday at Tom Gola Arena.
Villanova Wildcats1 day agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova's James Pitts made a freshman mistake and lost a fumble on a punt early yesterday against Towson.
"All I said to him was, 'Give me something back - come on, you need to get me something back,' " Wildcats coach Andy Talley said he told Pitts. "Boy, was he at the right place at the right time."
Villanova Wildcats3 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Aaron Ball scored two touchdowns and James Pitts had a 65-yard interception return for a score as Villanova held off Towson 34-31 on Saturday.
Villanova Wildcats3 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Today at 1,
Villanova Stadium
Radio: ESPN-AM (950).
Records: Towson, 3-7 overall, 1-5 Colonial Athletic Association; Villanova, 7-2, 5-1, ranked No. 6 in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Villanova Wildcats4 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — After working for nearly a month to prepare for a new season with four seniors, Villanova took the court last night for its 2008-09 opener with two on the court and two watching from the bench wearing ties instead of the home white jerseys.
Villanova Wildcats4 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova announced today that senior swingman Dwayne Anderson suffered a stress fracture in his left foot during practice this week and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Villanova Wildcats4 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Villanova senior guard Dwayne Anderson is out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left foot, the team said Friday.
Villanova Wildcats4 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Coach: Jay Wright (148-82 in 7 seasons at school, 270-167 in 14 seasons overall)
Last season: 22-13
Postseason: Lost in third round of NCAA Tournament to Kansas, 72-57
Villanova Wildcats5 days agoPhiladelphia Inquirer/Daily News — BEING AWAY FOR A YEAR from something a person loves is usually excruciating.
For Laura Kurz, a year away from college basketball was actually something she needed.
Villanova Wildcats5 days ago